South Plainfield School District
School District · South Plainfield, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,963
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,963
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#344 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,963
$1,646 vs New Jersey median
District size
3,694 students
Larger than New Jersey median
About South Plainfield School District
South Plainfield School District is a South Plainfield, New Jersey school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,694 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $23,963 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, South Plainfield School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Plainfield Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, South Plainfield School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 52.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Plainfield School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Plainfield School District with test data.
Schools in South Plainfield School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- South Plainfield
- Total Enrollment
- 3,694
- Teachers (FTE)
- 340
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Plainfield School District?
The average composite rating for South Plainfield School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District spends $23,963 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Plainfield School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Plainfield School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield Middle School is the highest-rated school in South Plainfield School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in South Plainfield School District?
Across schools in South Plainfield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Plainfield School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
South Plainfield School District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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